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From the Tops of the Trees
By Kao Kalia Yang
Kao Kalia Yang's sensitive prose and Rachel Wada's evocative illustrations bring to life this tender true story of the love between a father and a daughter.
My First Dino-Racing
By Lisa Wheeler
Dino-race cars. / Oval track. / Fancy stickers. / Front and back. Cheerful rhyming text from Lisa Wheeler introduces key features of stock car racing, and bright illustrations from Barry Gott captivate young fans.
Touch the Sky
By Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic
... Touch the sky / Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic ; illustrated by Chris Park . Description : Minneapolis , MN : Carolrhoda Books , [ 2024 ] | Audience : Ages 5-9 ... TOUCH SKY STEPHANIE V.W. LUCIANOVIC CHRIS PARK CAROLRHODA BOOKS Minneapolis.
Strangers in Atlantis
By Matt Myklusch
After breaking ties with the deadly Pirate King, Dean Seaborne thought he had left his life of spying and pirating behind.
Firestorm
By Janet Neubert Schultz
It's September 1, 1894, and 13-year-old Maggie Grant and her family are about to face a terror like none they've ever experienced.
Ruby Valentine Saves the Day
By Laurie Friedman
It's Valentine's Day and Ruby won't let anything spoil the celebration!
The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
By Danna Staaf
And to keep sea creatures alive for her studies, she had to invent a contraption to hold them—the aquarium. Her remarkable life story is told by author, marine biologist, and octopus enthusiast Danna Staaf.
Annie Quinn in America
By Mical Schneider
... I'm sixteen now . ” " Eight years ! Why stay so long ? " Katherine's eyes lost their flicker of warmth . “ Because I'm Mrs. Cox's bound girl . " " What's that ? " Annie's voice faltered . Katherine pulled her hair back , twisted it ...
Think Happy!
By Nancy Carlson
Do something you think is fun, like riding a bike or putting on a show. And keep thinking happy thoughts. Even when you don’t feel lovable, remember that you are loved by many people. When you think happy, anything can happen!
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
By Carole Boston Weatherford
This picture book sensitively introduces young readers to this tragedy and concludes with a call for a better future. Download the free educator guide here: https://lernerbooks.com/download/unspeakableteachingguide
Harriet's Halloween Candy, 2nd Edition
By Nancy Carlson
Hariet's hilarious—and tummy-aching—solution will delight everyone who reads this comical tale of a hard lesson learned. This 20th anniversary edition of a Halloween classic is now in a larger format.
Harriet and George's Christmas Treat
By Nancy Carlson
Christmas is coming, and for Harriet and George that can only mean one thing: Ms. Hoozit is making fruitcake!
Their Skeletons Speak: Kennewick Man and the Paleoamerican World
By Douglas W. Owsley, Sally M. Walker
But the story doesn't end there. Walker and Owsley also introduce you to a handful of other Paleoamerican skeletons, exploring their commonalities with Kennewick Man.
Dino-Christmas
By Lisa Wheeler
Have yourself a merry Dino-Christmas!
The Flight of Swans
By Sarah McGuire
Based on the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale Six Swans, The Flight of Swans follows Ryn's journey to save her family and their kingdom.
Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains
By Barbara Knutson
Quick-witted Cuy fools Tío Antonio not once, but three times. Combining striking wood block artwork with an authentic South American voice, this sly trickster tale shows that clever thinking is key when you're out-foxing the fox.
Santa's Secrets Revealed: All Your Questions Answered about Santa's Super Sleigh, His Flying Reindeer, and Other Wonders
By James Solheim
Warning: Top Secret!
My Zombie Hamster
By Havelock McCreely
A laugh-out-loud funny middle-grade debut with a scary twist, My Zombie Hamster will appeal to readers who like their animal stories mixed with chills.
Today Is Different
By Doua Moua
Written by author and actor Doua Moua, who played Po in Disney's live-action Mulan, this picture book provides an inspiring look at the value of allyship and solidarity with Black Lives Matter.
I Know an Old Teacher
By Anne Bowen
Meet Miss Bindley—an ordinary teacher with an unusual appetite.